A systematic literature review on the evaluation of business simulation games using PRISMA
- Faisal, Nadia, Chadhar, Mehmood, Goriss-Hunter, Anitra, Stranieri, Andrew
- Authors: Faisal, Nadia , Chadhar, Mehmood , Goriss-Hunter, Anitra , Stranieri, Andrew
- Date: 2022
- Type: Text , Conference paper
- Relation: 33rd Australasian Conference on Information Systems: The Changing Face of IS, ACIS 2022, Melbourne, 4-7 December 2022, ACIS 2022 - Australasian Conference on Information Systems, Proceedings
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- Description: In recent years, organisational software process education has seen a considerable uptick in interest in adopting business simulation games (BSGs) as a novel learning resource. However, the lack of reliable and valid instruments to evaluate simulation learning outcomes inhibits the adoption and progress of simulation in Information System education. To fill this need, we performed a systematic review of 33 empirical studies using the PRISMA declaration approach to identify the different evaluation methods used to analyse BSG learning outcomes. We created a concept matrix using a didactic framework that categorised these assessment methodologies into three game stages (pre-game, in-game and post-game). We established a comprehensive evaluation strategy using this concept matrix, which teachers and researchers may use to choose the best appropriate evaluation method to analyse a wide range of learning outcomes of business simulation games. Copyright © 2022 Faisal, Chadhar, Goriss-Hunter & Stranieri.
- Authors: Faisal, Nadia , Chadhar, Mehmood , Goriss-Hunter, Anitra , Stranieri, Andrew
- Date: 2022
- Type: Text , Conference paper
- Relation: 33rd Australasian Conference on Information Systems: The Changing Face of IS, ACIS 2022, Melbourne, 4-7 December 2022, ACIS 2022 - Australasian Conference on Information Systems, Proceedings
- Full Text:
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- Description: In recent years, organisational software process education has seen a considerable uptick in interest in adopting business simulation games (BSGs) as a novel learning resource. However, the lack of reliable and valid instruments to evaluate simulation learning outcomes inhibits the adoption and progress of simulation in Information System education. To fill this need, we performed a systematic review of 33 empirical studies using the PRISMA declaration approach to identify the different evaluation methods used to analyse BSG learning outcomes. We created a concept matrix using a didactic framework that categorised these assessment methodologies into three game stages (pre-game, in-game and post-game). We established a comprehensive evaluation strategy using this concept matrix, which teachers and researchers may use to choose the best appropriate evaluation method to analyse a wide range of learning outcomes of business simulation games. Copyright © 2022 Faisal, Chadhar, Goriss-Hunter & Stranieri.
Instructors’ perceptions of the development of work-readiness through simulations
- Faisal, Nadia, Chadhar, Mehmood, Goriss-Hunter, Anitra, Stranieri, Andrew
- Authors: Faisal, Nadia , Chadhar, Mehmood , Goriss-Hunter, Anitra , Stranieri, Andrew
- Date: 2022
- Type: Text , Conference paper
- Relation: 33rd Australasian Conference on Information Systems: The Changing Face of IS, ACIS 2022, Melbourne, 4-7 December 2022, ACIS 2022 - Australasian Conference on Information Systems, Proceedings
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- Description: The global ERP software market is expected to reach $117.09 billion by 2030 (Biel, July 12, 2022). To boost graduate work-readiness, Australian institutions are adopting new pedagogical strategies by familiarising Information systems (IS) students with this highly sought-after software. One of these techniques is simulation games that provide students with a risk-free, real-world simulation of popular software to develop soft and hard skills needed by the IS industry. This exploratory study employed the Grounded Theory approach to evaluate instructors' perceptions of the influence of simulation games on the work-readiness of information systems students. We conducted semi-structured interviews with (Enterprise Resource Planning Simulation) ERPsim game laboratory instructors. The authors utilised Work Readiness Integrated Competency Model to map the three learning outcomes from the interviews’ analysis: abilities, knowledge, and attitudes. The mapping demonstrated that simulation games could support the development of specific skills and attitudes needed by the information systems sector. Copyright © 2022 Faisal, Chadhar, Goriss-Hunter & Stranieri.
- Authors: Faisal, Nadia , Chadhar, Mehmood , Goriss-Hunter, Anitra , Stranieri, Andrew
- Date: 2022
- Type: Text , Conference paper
- Relation: 33rd Australasian Conference on Information Systems: The Changing Face of IS, ACIS 2022, Melbourne, 4-7 December 2022, ACIS 2022 - Australasian Conference on Information Systems, Proceedings
- Full Text:
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- Description: The global ERP software market is expected to reach $117.09 billion by 2030 (Biel, July 12, 2022). To boost graduate work-readiness, Australian institutions are adopting new pedagogical strategies by familiarising Information systems (IS) students with this highly sought-after software. One of these techniques is simulation games that provide students with a risk-free, real-world simulation of popular software to develop soft and hard skills needed by the IS industry. This exploratory study employed the Grounded Theory approach to evaluate instructors' perceptions of the influence of simulation games on the work-readiness of information systems students. We conducted semi-structured interviews with (Enterprise Resource Planning Simulation) ERPsim game laboratory instructors. The authors utilised Work Readiness Integrated Competency Model to map the three learning outcomes from the interviews’ analysis: abilities, knowledge, and attitudes. The mapping demonstrated that simulation games could support the development of specific skills and attitudes needed by the information systems sector. Copyright © 2022 Faisal, Chadhar, Goriss-Hunter & Stranieri.
Are ERP simulation games assisting students to be job-ready? An Australian universities’ perspective
- Faisal, Nadia, Chadhar, Mehmood, Goriss-Hunter, Anitra, Stranieri, Andrew
- Authors: Faisal, Nadia , Chadhar, Mehmood , Goriss-Hunter, Anitra , Stranieri, Andrew
- Date: 2019
- Type: Text , Conference paper
- Relation: 30th Australiasian Conference on Information Systems (ACIS), 9-11 December 2019, Perth, Australia
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- Description: Deep and rapid changes in digital enterprise technology exceed the ability of traditional teaching methods to prepare students for challenges encountered in modern enterprises. Researchers proposed different pedagogical approaches to teach ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) concepts such as ERPsim games to enhance students’ learning and job-readiness. Although the ERPsim studies verified the role of these games in enhancing students’ learning, whether these games contribute to student’s job readiness still needs to be explored. Using the mixed-method approach, this research-in-progress is designed to fill this gap by investigating the role of ERPsim game in increasing skills, learning levels, and job-readiness among university students in Australia. The findings from this study can contribute to the improvement of ERP pedagogical techniques. In addition, this research-in-progress will provide a concrete mapping to align learning outcomes/skills with ICT industry competencies standards as defined in SFIA (Skills framework for Information Age) and AQF (Australian Qualifications Framework).
Are ERP simulation games assisting students to be job-ready? An Australian universities’ perspective
- Authors: Faisal, Nadia , Chadhar, Mehmood , Goriss-Hunter, Anitra , Stranieri, Andrew
- Date: 2019
- Type: Text , Conference paper
- Relation: 30th Australiasian Conference on Information Systems (ACIS), 9-11 December 2019, Perth, Australia
- Full Text:
- Reviewed:
- Description: Deep and rapid changes in digital enterprise technology exceed the ability of traditional teaching methods to prepare students for challenges encountered in modern enterprises. Researchers proposed different pedagogical approaches to teach ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) concepts such as ERPsim games to enhance students’ learning and job-readiness. Although the ERPsim studies verified the role of these games in enhancing students’ learning, whether these games contribute to student’s job readiness still needs to be explored. Using the mixed-method approach, this research-in-progress is designed to fill this gap by investigating the role of ERPsim game in increasing skills, learning levels, and job-readiness among university students in Australia. The findings from this study can contribute to the improvement of ERP pedagogical techniques. In addition, this research-in-progress will provide a concrete mapping to align learning outcomes/skills with ICT industry competencies standards as defined in SFIA (Skills framework for Information Age) and AQF (Australian Qualifications Framework).
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